Following an organised intimidation campaign against the Shia in Pakistan initiated well before the Muharram began; as claimed, the Takfiri Deobandi terrorists of Sipah Sahaba (Ahl-e-Sunnat-wal-Jammat/ASWJ), Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Tehrik Taliban Pakistan raised havoc in Pakistan. Not a single day passed in peace for the Shia. While the ‘concerned’ Ummah continued to cry over Gaza , the Shia were being butchered left, right and centre. Many in Pakistan, however, were more concerned about the disruption of mobile services and continued to blame the Shia, asking for their own death by going out on streets in huge numbers despite threats of violence. As it has become a routine now, defeaning silence prevailed as Shia continued to lift coffins and commemorate Ashura, the most important day on the calendar for them.

In the first 10 days of Muharram 2012-13, in a total of 51 incidents; 55 Shia were killed and more than 324 injured. There were several cases of terror plot thwarted which included suicide bombing plans, huge explosive devices and bombs planted – which could have resulted in hundreds of deaths.

Here is an overview of the anti-Shia violence in Pakistan (and outside) in the first 10 days of Muharram:

14 November 2012 – Wednesday [1 Incident, 1 Killed, 0 injured]

Within 12 hours, another Shia killed in Orangi Town Karachi

17 November 2012 – Saturday [1 Incident, 0 Killed, 1 injured]

A Shia named Muhammad Hakeem critically injured when terrorists open fire in Hazar Ganji area of Quetta.

18 November 2012 – Sunday [4 Incident, 3 Killed, several injured]

Bomb blast in Abbas Town Imam Bargah Karachi. Several wounded and 2 killed.

Remote controlled bomb found and defused near Imamia Colony Imam Bargah in Lahore.

In Lahore, police and secret agencies arrested two suspected militants from Anarkali Bazar neighbouhood in a joint-raid. They recovered two suicide vests along with explosives from their possession.

Five suspected militants were nabbed in Sargodha.

Explosion in a fourth floor flat in Khayaban-e-Bukhari, Defence Phase 6 Karachi. Some news reports mention that the flat was occupied recently (4 days ago) by some new settlers. There is an Imam Bargah nearby. The explosion was caused due to premature ignition of explosive material. The inhabitants fled immediately. [1, 2, 3]

Suicide bomber failed to enter an Imam Bargah in Kohat and killed by Police. [1,2]

Firing on another Imam Bargah in Kohat. No information available, reports Sada-e-Mazlomeen.

2 bombs on the route of procession of Imam Bargah Hussainia Sadar defused by Police.

24 November 2012 – Saturday [4 Incident, 10 Killed, 50 injured]

More than 30 injured (6 critical, causalities feared) when terrorists opened fire on the Ashura procession in Tehsil Kot Momin, Halalpur, Sargodha district of Punjab. [1,2,3]

10 killed and more than 20 injured after a blast which targeted an Ashura procession near Imam Bargah in Bannu Chowrangi area. Among those killed were three children. The remote controlled bomb was planted in garbage. According to some reports, 8 of those killed were Sunni Muslims. [1,2,3]

The Interior Minister claimed that a bomb seized in Karachi was the biggest ever (100KG) captured in Pakistan’s history and could have taken hundreds, if not thousands of lives. CID Police thwarted a terror bid and killed a suspect besides recovery of a huge quantity of explosive material and arms in Manghopir area of the metropolis. 2 suicide jackets were also recovered from the site. Leghari said that the alleged terrorist had planned to enter the main procession of Ashura to make a big blow which was foiled by CID police.

Cracker blasts in Kharadar Khadda Market, 1 injured.

suspected terrorist was arrested near a Muharram procession in Layyah, Express Newsreports. Police said the arrested suspect was a resident of DI Khan.

Missiles fired on Ashura jaloos in Balish Khail area of Parachinar. Army took control of the area. No information on causalities available.

Terrorists opened fire on the main Imam Bargah in Gambat (Sindh) killing 2 on spot and atleast 3 were injured. [1,2]

2 killed and 4 injured after Ashura jaloos was attacked in Kolab Jial area of Khairpur. [1,2]

Six people were injured when armed men attacked a Muharram procession in Sanghar, Shahdadpur, Express News reports. The attackers baton-charged the mourners. [1]

Firing on Ashura jaloos in Nutkani village (Taunsa/DGKhan). No information available on any causalities. 2 injured. [1]

Vehari police constable Tariq (Activist of SipahSahaba) who sent threatening text messages and calls to the Interior Minitsry after Karachi and Rawalpindi blast arrested. GEO TV bulletin also added that he is suspected of carrying out blasts in Rawalpindi and Karachi. [1]

At least 7 Shiite mourners killed and 163 others injured in a bomb explosion that hit a Shia procession commemorating Ashura in Choghlia area (Commissioneri Bazaar) of Dera Ismail Khan, in northwest Pakistan. More causalities are feared as many of the mourners were critically injured. [1]

The suspects who fled Manghopir after an encounter with police have snatched two cars from Sultanabad area AEP-135 and AFZ-8191. The police had earlier killed one of the suspects and arrested another during an encounter after foiling a terrorist attempt in Manghopir.[1]

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We should all condemn the killings of all humans and apprehend the perperterators who ever they are, At the same time we need to look at ourselves. What image we are portraying in these massive rallies. We need to look at the photos sent around the globe. The message we are giving that this is not an Islamic occasion where EVERYONE stands to offer prayers like Eid and Eud ul Adha. Here around the globe only a minority offered prayers at Zuhr majority stood by smoking and chest beating. Wake up Muslims Wake up. Make every gathering an Islamic gathering by promoting Salat together. Those who have no intentions to perform Salat should not be allowed to become major players in the congregation. Hope it makes sense.

Azadari is not supposed to be a show of your piety; it is an way of effective protest, it is repeating the NO of Hussain. It is to stand up and reject the tyranny and oppression. I do not understand why do we have to inject cheap displays of piety into everything and make it more ‘Islamic’. What is ‘Islamic’? What the majority Ummah does?